South Africa Feature Articles

South Africa Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in South Africa? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, South Africa offers exciting potential for franchise success. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in South Africa is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in South Africa.

Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in South Africa.

IHOP opens in Ecuador with a 15-unit deal; Peru is next with a 25-unit deal.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,832 Reads 49 Shares
Texas-style barbecue coming to Brazil in a 100-unit deal for Dickey's Barbecue Pit
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,749 Reads 18 Shares
International franchising experts share their thoughts on innovation.
  • William Edwards
  • 6,111 Reads 15 Shares
New study from UNH ranks 130 countries for social franchising potential.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,154 Reads 9 Shares
Keller Williams continues to expand in Africa with a master franchise in Morocco
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,016 Reads 45 Shares
IHG (Africa), Hyatt Place (Vietnam), and W Hotels (Bali) continue to add rooms overseas.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,107 Reads 11 Shares
The Halal Guys open the 1st UK restaurant of a 20-unit deal, with a second location scheduled to open this summer.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,102 Reads 8 Shares
IHOP inks deal for 19 units in Pakistan with proven franchise partner Gerry's Group.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,677 Reads 23 Shares
Neighborly buys Dream Doors in the U.K., further expanding its presence in Europe.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,904 Reads 7 Shares
Sola Salon Studios opens in Rio de Janeiro, its first unit in South America.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,478 Reads 7 Shares
Wing Zone continues international growth with 12 new units.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,234 Reads 6 Shares
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Anytime Fitness is opening a new unit - on a cruise ship in Antarctica.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,836 Reads 30 Shares
Papa John's opens the 1st of a 45-store agreement in Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 18,658 Reads 22 Shares
1st of 10 Mr. Transmission/Milex auto repair shops opens in Nigeria
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,112 Reads 65 Shares
2019 economic forecast for selected countries highlights best places for franchise growth.
  • William Edwards
  • 17,264 Reads 133 Shares
Social impact investment through micro-franchising is doing a world of good across the globe.
  • Joyce Mazero
  • 8,065 Reads 13 Shares
South Africa: 4 tips for prospective franchisees
  • Richard Mukheibir
  • 5,018 Reads 5 Shares
Tony Roma's opens 1st of 3 restaurants in Bolivia
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,166 Reads 22 Shares
How Young Rembrandts adapts to the marketing challenges of international expansion.
  • Liz Wahl
  • 7,686 Reads 5 Shares
Wayback Burgers continues rapid international expansion, with more ahead.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,869 Reads 2 Shares
William Gabbard named president of Edwards Global Services
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,765 Reads 36 Shares
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If you're thinking of expanding abroad, you'd be wise to answer these critical questions first!
  • Rebecca Viani
  • 79,111 Reads 69 Shares
China is hot, as is much of Asia. So is Latin America. Hot for what? For expansion-minded U.S. franchise brands seeking growth opportunities. In a trend that accelerated with the onset of the Great Recession, U.S. franchisors have been looking overseas with greater focus for the past three-plus years.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 26,944 Reads 2 Shares
As the American economy staggered in the last few years of the 21st century's first decade, many U.S.-based franchisors began to search for growth opportunities overseas, casting a serious eye at international expansion. And from overseas, foreign-based franchisors saw depressed U.S. real estate prices and increased availability of prime locations as an opportunity to penetrate the U.S. market and establish a beachhead with American consumers.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 27,151 Reads 4 Shares
Angelo Freites spent years on the road overseeing restaurant operations of large franchise portfolios before he made the move to go solo so he could remain closer to home.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,537 Reads 4 Shares
Absolutely. Because marketing is one of those areas fortunate enough to interact with so many different aspects of the Freddy's family, our marketing team is constantly in communication with our owners, operations teams, franchisee groups, and many other areas of the company.
  • Franchise Update
  • 13,862 Reads 65 Shares
Tutor Doctor focuses on quality prospects and international growth
  • Scott Thompson
  • 11,158 Reads 201 Shares
Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations. Based on total unit count, the rankings show not only the number of units these "mega" franchisees operate, but also their brands.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 24,162 Reads 138 Shares
In a pivotal year with women's issues at the forefront and in the headlines for the wrong reasons, we've dedicated this issue and cover story to women who have persevered through obstacles of all kinds, made their way to the top of their profession as franchise executives, and who have set a positive example in the world of business and the world in general.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 17,019 Reads 42 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 11,508 Reads 2 Shares

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